Top 8 Eateries In Penang To Appreciate Delicious Seafood Bakar

Kerang bakar, ikan bakar, ketam bakar, you name it, as long there’s the word ‘bakar’ next to the seafood, you know that it’s going to be good. It could be the sauce, it could be the smoky smell, it could be bits of bitter char in your mouth. Whichever it is, as long as the food is fresh, you know your mouth will be blessed with juicy umami.

8 Eateries That Serves Seafood ‘Bakar’

This time we will list out 8 places in Penang that are truly dedicated to serving fresh seafood. We have a lot on the island and also on the mainland so pick your poison, my friends.

1. Abang Jit Ikan Bakar Permatang Nibong

Recently opened a second branch, Abang Jit Ikan Bakar is a great place for you to indulge in delicious seafood in a glamorous environment. They serve an array of affordable packages that suits your needs. According to reviews, they are really good at handling their “ikan bakar”. Not a hint of gaminess in the fish and it will be served to you with a strong smoky scent. Pair it with their thick sweet and spicy gravy and you know you are geoing to have a good time.

Address: Lot 2277 Jalan Permatang Nibong 13500 Permatang Pauh, Penang, Malaysia

Operation Hours: 4.00 PM – 12.00 AM (Wednesday – Monday) | Closed on Tuesday

Status: Halal

Contact: 013-364 4030

Link(s): Facebook

2. Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar

Feel the tropical vibe when visiting Lan’s Corner Ikan Bakar. This relaxing restaurant is a great place for those with bigger companies. The dishes here were said to be flavourful and tasty especially their grilled stingray. Although the prices here are not exactly cheap, it is still reasonably priced.

Address: 554, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang

Operation Hours: 12.00 PM – 12.00 AM (Daily)

Status: Halal

Contact: 014-253 7102

Link(s): Facebook

3. Nurul Ikan Bakar Special

Nurul Ikan Bakar Special is one of the most famous seafood restaurants in Penang. The restaurant appeals to locals as an affordable seafood eatery. Said in reviews, the ketam bakar here is so fresh, sweet, and juicy that you would hardly ever need to use the dipping sauces. Their signature dish, grilled fish with sambal doesn’t fall short either.

Address: Jalan Gelugur 11900 Kampong Sungai Gelugor, Penang, Malaysia

Operation Hours: 5.00 PM – 1.00 AM (Daily)

Status: Halal

Contact: 017-577 8302

Link(s): Facebook

4. Daniel Grilled Fish & Fresh Seafood

Grilled Seafood — Photo: @DanielGrilledFreshSeafood (Facebook)

If you are looking for a more casual place, then Daniel Grilled Fish & Fresh Seafood (DGF&FS) is the place for you. This humble hawker stall serves fresh seafood with great care that the taste will remind you of home. The grilled stingray here is definitely worth the wait especially after pairing it with their lip smacking sauce.

Address: Jalan Sungai Keling, 11200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operation Hours: 5.30 PM – 10.00 PM (Wednesday – Monday) | Closed on Tuesday

Contact: 012-569 6775

Link(s): Facebook | Website

5. Yob Siput Bakar Pulau Pinang

Specializes in selling different types of shells, Yob Siput Bakar offers grilled seafood at an amazingly affordable price. From only RM5 – RM10 / kilogram, you can indulge in any seafood of your choice. Occasionally, they would even serve horseshoe crab. Definitely a place for those who are on a budget.

Address: Jalan Akurium, Gelugor, Pulau Pinang.

Operation Hours: 5.30 PM – 11.00 PM (Monday – Saturday) | Closed On Sunday

Status: Halal

Contact: 019-400 9350

Link(s): Facebook

6. Mak Siti Seafood

kerang mak siti — Photo: @maksitiseafoodfanpage (Facebook)

Popular among locals, Mak Siti Seafood is a pop-up restaurant that will operate for only one month in a year. Making it one of the most desirable eateries among seafood enthusiasts. The restaurant will be flooded with customers every night and the food here will definitely worth your time and money. If you come over, loof forward to eating buckets of marvelous seashells dipped in delectable ‘kuah kacang’ till your heart content.

Address: Jalan Sg Acheh, 14320 Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang

Operation Hours: 8.30 PM – 1.00 AM (Daily) | Opens only during Ramadhan

Status: Halal

Contact: 017-405 9709

Link(s): Facebook

7. East Coast Grill Seafood 東海岸海鮮@ Red Garden Food Paradise

Serving wide varieties of seafood, there’s no way that you can go with only one type of dish at the East Coast Grill Seafood. From tiger prawn to crabs to squids to clams, you know they have it all. The best thing about this restaurant is that they know how to professionally prepare your food. Due to this, you know the incoming dishes will look great in your instagram.

Address: 20, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang

Operation Hours: 5.30 PM – 11.15 PM (Daily)

Contact: 011-6348 4096

Link(s): Facebook

8. Abu Daania Ikan Bakar

Here’s another humble stall that packs a punch. This simple eatery serves affordable seafood that is seriously delicious. Customers will always come back for their set meals. The best part about this stall is that they will only charge you for the ingredients that you choose. Every side dishes such as the sambal belacan, sauces, ulam, and even rice are free of charge.

Address: Lintasan Kampung Melayu 2 (Desa Mawar), Ayer Itam 11500 Air Itam, Penang, Malaysia

Operation Hours: 5.30 PM – 10.00 PM (Tuesday – Sunday) | Closed on Monday

Status: Halal

Contact: 016-469 7313

Link(s): Facebook

Let It Burn!!

Haih.. The writer is drooling just from looking at all of these pictures. Being a seafood lover in a tropical country is a blessing of course, but great food will only taste better with good companies. Now that you are well informed of the seafood scene in Penang, make sure to share it with your friends and loved ones ya!

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